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Welcome to the Unofficial Canadian Air Force web site.
Equipment
: CC-138 (DHC-6) Twin Otter
Images courtesy of DND.
The Twin Otter is used for
Search and rescue, support of Rangers and Cadets, also help support Canadian Forces Station Alert and to transport units from southern areas of Canada to the north for exercises. In the Canadian north, where the weather can change at a moment's notice, the Twin Otter provides short take-off and landing (STOL) capabilities on floats, skis or wheels.Facts and Figures:
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Length: 15.1 m |
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Wingspan: 19.81 m |
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Height: 5.66 m |
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Weight: 5,600 kg |
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Power: Two Pratt & Whitney PT6A-27 turbo-prop engines |
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Speed: 337 km/h |
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Ceiling: 8,230 m |
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Range: 1,427 km |
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Load: 2,000 kg |
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Passengers: 20 |
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Year(s) procured: 1970 |
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Quantity in CF: 4 |
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Location(s): Yellowknife, N.W.T. |
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